| contributor author | Bedard, A. J. | |
| contributor author | Ramzy, C. | |
| date accessioned | 2017-06-09T13:59:32Z | |
| date available | 2017-06-09T13:59:32Z | |
| date copyright | 1983/05/01 | |
| date issued | 1983 | |
| identifier issn | 0733-3021 | |
| identifier other | ams-10506.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://onlinelibrary.yabesh.ir/handle/yetl/4145631 | |
| description abstract | The TOTO (Totable Tornado Observatory) device was designed as a prototype meteorological measuring instrument for use by severe storm intercept teams. Portions of the instrument evolved from our work in producing ?hardened? sensors for use in networks for measuring wind shear and severe downslope winds. We describe our rationale for choices of measurement parameters, dynamic ranges and measurement resolution. TOTO measures the following: wind speed (two ranges) 0?100 mph (44.7 m s?1), 0?250 mph (111.8 m s?1); wind direction (0?360°); temperature (0?50°C); static pressure (±20 mb); and corona discharge (±1 ?A). We also describe methods for rapid deployment from the back of a pickup truck. Using ramps and a winch system, the unit can be deployed in less than 15 s. Finally, we discuss plans for testing and possibilities for improving the device. | |
| publisher | American Meteorological Society | |
| title | Surface Meteorological Observations in Severe Thunderstorms. Part I: Design Details of TOTO | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 22 | |
| journal issue | 5 | |
| journal title | Journal of Climate and Applied Meteorology | |
| identifier doi | 10.1175/1520-0450(1983)022<0911:SMOIST>2.0.CO;2 | |
| journal fristpage | 911 | |
| journal lastpage | 918 | |
| tree | Journal of Climate and Applied Meteorology:;1983:;volume( 022 ):;issue: 005 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext | |
